Tax season begins January 2024 for tax year 2023. Everyone will use Form 1040 to file their taxes. Taxpayers age 65 or older have the option of using Form 1040-SR.
Forms and Publications
Print most forms and publications from IRS.gov. You may print these forms using the library's printing services.
Order print tax forms directly from the IRS. This is especially helpful for non-reproducible forms that cannot be printed from the website, such as W2s.
AARP Tax Aide Appointments
Free tax return preparation will be offered by AARP Tax-Aide volunteers this tax season. The service is a joint venture with the IRS to promote filing returns electronically and all returns that are able to be e-filed will be e-filed. This service is available to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those ages 60 and over. AARP membership is not required.
Whidbey Island
Appointments, although not required, are recommended and will receive preference over walk-ins. No walk-ins will be accepted during the last hour of operation.
Library Locations
Wednesdays 10:00AM - 5:00PM February 7 - April 10 For appointments call (360) 678-3000. |
Mondays 1:00 - 7:00PM February 5 - April 15 Appointments can be made in person at the site with the Tax-Aide volunteers or by calling (360) 279-4580. |
Community Locations
Appointments, although not required, are recommended and will receive preference over walk-ins.
South Whidbey Senior Resource Center Thursdays 1:00 – 7:00PM 14594 SR 525 For appointments call (360) 678-3000. |
The Center in Oak Harbor Wednesdays 9:00AM – 4:30PM 51 SE Jerome Street For appointments call (360) 279-4580. |
Snohomish County
Appointments will be made when you pick up your taxpayer packet at the library. Please complete the forms in the packet before your appointment.
Library Locations
Thursdays 9:30AM - 5:30PM Appointments begin February 1. |
Wednesdays 12:30 - 7:00PM Appointments begin January 31. |
Tuesdays 3:00 - 7:00PM All appointments for 2024 have been scheduled. Limited availability from cancellations. |
Thursdays 9:30AM - 2:00PM February 1 - April 12. All appointments for 2024 have been scheduled. Limited availability from cancellations. |
Community Locations
Appointments will be made when you pick up your taxpayer packet at each location. Please complete the forms in the packet before your appointment.
Camano Center Mondays 9:30AM - 3:00PM 606 Arrowhead Rd Camano Island, WA 98282 |
Everett Public Library, Evergreen Branch Fridays 10:00AM - 4:00PM Saturdays 10:00AM - 4:00PM 9512 Evergreen Way Everett, WA 98204 |
Edmonds United Methodist Church Fridays 9:00AM - 3:00PM Saturdays 9:00AM - 3:00PM 828 Caspers St Edmonds, WA 98020 |
Lincoln Hill Retirement Community Tuesdays 9:30AM - 3:00PM Thursdays 9:30AM - 3:00PM 7430 276th St NW Stanwood, WA 98292 |
Edmonds Waterfront Center Mondays 9:00AM - 3:00PM Tuesdays 9:00AM - 3:00PM 220 Railroad Ave Edmonds, WA 98020 |
Monroe Community/Senior Center Mondays 9:00AM - 2:00PM Wednesdays 9:00AM - 2:00PM 276 Sky River Pkwy Monroe, WA 98272 |
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Appointments
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites offer free basic tax return preparation and Working Families Tax Credit application help to qualified individuals. Qualifying taxpayer details can be found on the IRS website. Registration is required. Language Line assistance is available for all world languages.
To make an appointment:
- Call Marc at 206-565-2961, option 4
- En Español, Vanessa 206-565-2961, opción 2.
- Email vita@pimsavvy.com
- Register online.
Available Dates & Locations
Sat Feb 3, 10:30-4:30pm Wed March 13, 2-6:30pm Sat March 23, 10:30-4:30pm Wed March 27, 2-6:30pm Sat April 6, 10:30-4:30pm |
Virtual Tax Help
United Way of King County is providing free virtual tax help to residents of Washington State making under $80,000. Tax preparation help is also available in-person in King County. Visit United Way of King County to learn more about the documents you will need to file your taxes.
Other Filing Options
- IRS Free File guided tax preparation is available to individuals who made less than $79,000 in 2023.
- MyFreeTaxes.com allows individuals filing a simple return to file their federal and state taxes online for free.
- Free Filing for Servicemembers provides free filing options for members of the U.S. military.
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available for in-person help for those who made less than $60,000 in 2023.
Additional IRS Resources
- IRS Homepage
- Information about Form 1040
- Find a location for free tax help
- IRS Paycheck Checkup
- Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions
- Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center
- Gig Economy Tax Center
- IRS Coronavirus Resources
- Help from the IRS
Questions or comments? Contact us!